Tolerances for each ingredient in an explosive, which are expressed as a percentage of the total explosive, shall not exceed the following:
(a)
Physical sensitizers: The tolerances established by the applicant;
(b)
Aluminum: ±0.7 percent;
(c)
Carbonaceous materials: ±3 percent; and
(d)
Moisture and ingredients other than specified in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this section: The tolerances specified in Table II.
Table II—Tolerances for Moisture and Other Ingredients
0 to 5.0 |
1.2 |
5.1 to 10.0 |
1.5 |
10.1 to 20.0 |
1.7 |
20.1 to 30.0 |
2.0 |
30.1 to 40.0 |
2.3 |
40.1 to 50.0 |
2.5 |
50.1 to 55.0 |
2.8 |
55.1 to 100.0 |
3.0 |